She was born Aug. 14, 1921 in Rossburg to Anderson and Myrtle Pearson Matchett.

Survivors are an adopted son Hudson of South Africa and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a two brothers, two sisters, a half-brother and a half sister.

She was a missionary nurse in Africa for 41 years, where she delivered over 5,000 infants. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Fort Recovery. She was a 1940 graduate of Fort Recovery High School and attended Olivet College, Kankakee, Ill. and received her nurses training at Samaritan School of Nursing, Nampa, Idaho.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Revs. Dennis Kelly and Verl Ballmer officiating. Burial is at Springhill Cemetery, Fort Recovery.

Calling is 1-5 p.m. Sunday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Contributions can be made to the church.

Arrangements are being conducted by Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.